Supergoop’s New Sunscreen Oil Makes My Skin Look (and Feel) More Moisturized Than Ever

Even if it feels otherwise, the sun is always radiating during the daytime, projecting skin-damaging UV rays in the process. So, just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can skip the sunscreen. You should be applying topical protection with SPF 30 or more no matter what time of the year it is — and let’s not forget about reapplying on all exposed skin every two hours, too.

I can keep preaching to you all about sunscreen and why it’s so important, but you get the gist. That being said, sunscreens have had its issues in the past (white cast, sticky feel, bad smell), so I understand if you’ve turned your (probably sunburnt) back to them. Well, dear reader, I see you, and I raise you. Thanks to Supergoop’s Daily Dose Hydra-Ceramide Boost + SPF 40 Oil, all of those sunscreen-related issues are a thing of the past. The only thing it leaves behind is a major dewy skin moment.

Wait, sunscreen oil? Yep, they exist, and they’re especially great for people who don’t want to deal with tacky, hard-to-blend sunscreen lotions. If you’re wondering whether applying a sunscreen oil is any different from your usual lotions and creams, it’s not. “Regardless of format, you should always put at least a nickel’s worth of sunscreen on your entire face, then repeat on your neck, and a shot glass for your whole body,” says Toronto-based board-certified dermatologist Geeta Yadav, M.D.

Supergoop’s latest goes beyond SPF benefits. This second product in the brand’s Daily Dose line focuses on moisture, so it’ll fit right in with the rest of your winter skin-care routine. It prevents dryness and supports your skin’s natural barrier through a blend of hyaluronic acid, squalane, and ceramides.

Most skin-care enthusiasts are familiar with these popular ingredients, but here’s how they actually work together in this SPF oil to bring you your dewiest glow to date. According to Dr. Yadav, hyaluronic acid is one of the most powerful ingredients for drawing moisture into the skin. “Squalane can help seal that moisture in while delivering antioxidant and skin-barrier protection benefits,” she says. 

As for ceramides, Dr. Yadav explains that they act as “the mortar between the ‘bricks’ of our skin cells” and assist our skin barrier to protect against environmental damage and prevent moisture from evaporating. Mix all of these ingredients together, et voilà: a rich elixir that immediately melts into the skin, leaving it plump and baby-soft. Believe me, I’ve been using it for weeks — but we’ll get to that later.